Apple is the second most innovative company in the world, according Fast Company's 2015 rankings. Apple was #14 in the Fast Company's 2014 rankings, while Google placed first. Fast Company attributes Apple's success in 2014 to its different software refinements that make its existing hardware more powerful. Both iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite brought many features to both developers … [Read more...] about Apple is World’s Second Most Innovative Company
Google Updates Chrome for iOS With Material Design, Handoff Support
Google has updated its Chrome browser for iOS with a new Material Design look, iOS 8 optimizations, Handoff support, and more. Browse fast on your iPhone and iPad with the Google Chrome browser you love on desktop. Pick up where you left off on your other devices, search by voice, and save up to 50% of data usage while browsing. … [Read more...] about Google Updates Chrome for iOS With Material Design, Handoff Support
Google Maps App for iOS Updated With Weather Information, Restaurant Search Filters
Google has updated its Google Maps app for iOS with several improvements including the ability to filter searches for restaurants by cuisine type, see current weather information for cities around the world, add transit directions to calendar, and more. The Google Maps app for iPhone and iPad makes navigating your world faster and easier. Find the best spots in town and the … [Read more...] about Google Maps App for iOS Updated With Weather Information, Restaurant Search Filters
Google Has Reportedly Ended 2014 With More Apps Than Apple
Google has ended 2014 with more apps than Apple. In a blog post today, AppFigures notes that "Google finally closed the gap and actually jumped ahead of Apple, ending the year with more than 1.43 million apps compared to 1.21 million. Amazon, although a distant third, grew its catalog by nearly 90% to 293k apps." … [Read more...] about Google Has Reportedly Ended 2014 With More Apps Than Apple
Google to Launch 64-bit Chrome Web Browser for OS X in November
Google will launch the official, non-beta, 64-bit version of its Chrome web browser for OS X in November, a few months after an early build of the browser was made available on its Canary and Dev channels. … [Read more...] about Google to Launch 64-bit Chrome Web Browser for OS X in November
Google Docs and Google Sheets App Released for iOS
Google has released a brand new Google Docs and Google Sheets spreadsheets app for iOS. Google's new apps will rival the recently launched Microsoft Office apps for iOS which includes Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and OneNote. Every year, phones and tablets get better, and more of you are starting to use your mobile devices not just to view, but also to create and edit … [Read more...] about Google Docs and Google Sheets App Released for iOS
Google+ App Now Lets You Adjust Location Reporting and History Settings
The Google+ app has been updated with several improvements including the ability to pin posts to the top of a community stream and adjust location reporting and history settings. Stay connected and share life as it happens with Google+ for iPhone and iPad. Join a Hangout, post a photo, or see what friends are sharing while you’re on the go. … [Read more...] about Google+ App Now Lets You Adjust Location Reporting and History Settings
Fortune's 2014 List of World's Most Admired Companies
Apple topped Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2014 for the seventh straight time. Apple: ● Top 50 rank: 1 ● Rank in Computers: 1 (Previous rank: 1) ● Overall score: 7.94 ● Ticker:AAPL Why it's admired: The iconic tech company known for the iPhone and other stylish and user-friendly products is back in the top spot on this year's list, for the … [Read more...] about Fortune's 2014 List of World's Most Admired Companies
Government to Allow Companies to Reveal More Information on National Security Orders
The government has struck a tentative deal with major tech firms that will allow them to reveal more information about how the government collects data on their customers. Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper released the following joint statement Monday: “As indicated in the Justice Department’s filing with the Foreign … [Read more...] about Government to Allow Companies to Reveal More Information on National Security Orders
iPhone Users Are Smarter Than Other Smartphone Users
UK Bookmaker Ladbrokes created an online test known as the 'Test of Wits' to see which smartphone owners had the highest mental agility. The test focused on problem solving skills, pattern recognition and code cracking. The Test of Wits is made up of seven brainteasers designed to test problem solving skills, pattern recognition and code cracking. Each user is asked … [Read more...] about iPhone Users Are Smarter Than Other Smartphone Users